This Sixth edition of the classic textbook in plant pathology outlines how to recognize, treat and prevent plant diseases. It provides extensive coverage of abiotic, fungal, viral, bacterial, nematode and other plant diseases as well as their associated epidemiology. It includes a large range of case studies, taking a deep dive into the genetics and modern management of several plant species. Agrios' Plant Pathology, Sixth Edition, is the ultimate reference in the field. Dr Richard Oliver has provided a fully updated table of contents with revised chapters, new chapters and has invited contributors from around the globe to present their research. Building on the successful legacy of Dr George N. Agrios, this new edition is an essential read for students, faculty and researchers interested in plant pathology. The latest edition of Agrios' Plant Pathology, including up-to-date information on molecular techniques and biological control in plant diseases Numerous excellent diagrams and photographs A large variety of disease examples for instructors to choose for their course Edited by renowned expert in plant pathology Dr Richard Oliver Thoroughly revised chpaters as well as new chapters from leading experts around the globe INDICE: A. General Aspects 1. Introduction 2. Parasitism and Disease Development 3. Effects on physiology 4. Genetics of disease 5. How pathogens cause disease 6. Plant defense 7. Environmental impacts 8. Epidemiology 9. Control of diseases B. Specific plant diseases 10. Fungi a. Classification b. Examples of diseases 11. Oomycetes 12. Prokaryote inc phytoplasma 13. Virus and viroids 14. Nematodes 15. Other pathogens C. Diseases of Specific crop plants 16. Cereals 17. Rice 18. Soyabeans 19. Cool season legumes 20. Brassicas 21. Potato 22. Turfgrass 23. Trees (forest) 24. Grapes 25. Tree crops 26. Ornamentals 27. Bananas 28. Arabidopsis 29. Medicago truncatula 30. Citrus
- ISBN: 978-0-12-822429-8
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 1100
- Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2023
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés